With the
attention of many
focused on the
tax reform discussion in Washington, taxpayers should
remember that there are meaningful state ballot initiatives, referendums, and
constitutional amendments to be decided
in many states
and localities across the
nation. While these
may not match
the level of headlines as national politics in the political media, decisions at the lowest level can
have the greatest impact in the
everyday lives of all Americans.

Since
1969, National Taxpayers Union (NTU) has
proudly served as the
“voice of America’s taxpayers.” Our efforts
represent taxpayer interests at all levels
of government; from
the White House
and Capitol Building, all the way down to the statehouse and city hall. We know that
excessive spending and out of control debt will have to be paid back by future
generations of taxpayers. That’s why NTU
is fighting to reduce spending today, so tomorrow’s generation won’t be left with the bill.

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2017: BALLOT INITIATIVES

NTU’s
2017 ballot guide
provides in depth
analysis on a number of local measures affecting taxpayers’ wallets and the size of government. Ballot guide is meant as an educational resource that takes into account how it will impact the wallets of taxpayers in places
all across the country. Our analysis looks at all ballot
initiatives in the
largest cities like
Los Angeles and Dallas,
to small towns
in New Jersey and Arizona. Giving all voters the ability to fully understand what they are voting for
is vital to a prosperous democracy.

Finally, NTU would like
to thank the
Lucy Burns Institute and Ballotpedia for their
efforts at identifying and tracking ballot measures, many of which
appear in our analysis.

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Key Code

The various measures, propositions, initiatives, referenda, proposals, and amendments are listed by state.

Measures that could lower taxes, reduce spending, or restrain government growth are listed with a checkmark.

Measures that could raise taxes, increase spending, or expand government are listed with a red x.

Measures that are revenue neutral or have an unclear or mixed fiscal impact are denoted with a neutral circle.

This guide is for informational purposes only; it is not intended to provide endorsements or recommendations to voters.

Note:All measures will be decided on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, unless otherwise noted.